Greenton, Missouri

Greenton is an unincorporated community in Lafayette County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Greenton was laid out in 1835 by Joseph Green, and named for him.[2] A post office called Greenton was established in 1839, and remained in operation until 1902.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Greenton, Missouri
  2. "Lafayette County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°02′55″N 93°57′51″W / 39.04861°N 93.96417°W / 39.04861; -93.96417

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